Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Sit Down With Sam

Hi Readers

As promised, I’m back from Brisbane with stories of an epic weekend of live music seeing The War On Drugs and just one regret: I neglected to buy a t-shirt.

I hope those who attended Sunday’s Christmas Carols had an excellent afternoon – from all reports and photos, it looked like a terrific and festive time and proves that Christmas spirit is well and truly in the Ayr.

Flick to page 27 to check out all the photos from the night, and thank you to Melanie Napier for taking some fantastic photos at the event.

If you missed out last weekend or simply can’t get enough Christmas cheer, there are more opportunities this Sunday.

The Burdekin Uniting Church’s Christmas Carols in the Park is happening at Home Hill Park from 4:30pm to 7:30pm where the Burdekin Brass Band and Home Hill Choral Society will be providing music for the community to sing along to, with a sausage sizzle and cold drinks available from the Burdekin Chaplains.

The Burdekin Catholic Parish will also host Christmas Carols from 7:00pm Sunday at St Colman’s Church, Home Hill.

‘Tis the season for Christmas parties and the Burdekin Chamber, Burdekin Shire Council and Burdekin Community Association celebrated their members and volunteers recently with Christmas celebrations – you can see the photos from these on pages 5, 12-13 and 28 respectively.

If your workplace or organisation is hosting a Christmas party, I hope it’s a fun and safe one and a good occasion to reflect on a successful 2023.

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